Assistant Professor (Clinical) - Clinical Chemist/Clinical Pathologist

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Assay Development, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Pathology, Code of Federal Regulations, College Level Faculty, Disability Accommodations, Disciplinary Action, Drug Development, Government, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Hospital, Laboratory, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Military, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Public Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Statistics, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant Professor (Clinical) - Clinical Chemist/Clinical Pathologist Department 00247 - Pathology City Salt Lake City, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin Details

Clinical Pathologist / Clinical Chemist - ARUP Automated Core Laboratory

University of Utah School of Medicine

Department of Pathology

The Department of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and ARUP Laboratories is inviting applications from individuals with the skills and interest to develop a strong academic career focused on clinical chemistry and automated clinical laboratory testing.

The successful candidate will have experience in core clinical laboratory testing, clinical assay development and validation, quality control and quality assurance, interpretation of laboratory test results, and consultation with physicians and other health care providers. Experience with total laboratory automation is highly desirable. This position will have clinical and administrative responsibilities in the Chemistry Division of ARUP Laboratories and will be expected to contribute to our research and teaching missions.

ARUP is a comprehensive, high-complexity reference laboratory that serves a diverse clientele. Our clients include over half of the nation's university teaching hospitals, children's hospitals, major commercial laboratories, military and government facilities, and numerous community hospitals. As a result, our laboratory receives a wide variety of specimen types and testing requests. We provide an extensive range of testing options, encompassing both traditional techniques and specialized, esoteric testing in the field of laboratory diagnostics.

Applicants require a MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degree. MD candidates should be board certified or eligible in clinical pathology by ABP. PhD candidates should be board certified or eligible in clinical chemistry by ABCC. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/195617

Please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing experience and current and future interests, and the names and contact information of three individuals able to provide letters of recommendation.

For more information, please contact Joely Straseski, PhD, Head of Clinical Operations, Chemistry Division at ARUP Laboratories (joely.a.straseski@aruplab.com).

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 01/28/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN04003F Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/